FAQ
Does my child need to know all of the different strokes to swim with the team?
No, all your child needs to do is stay afloat safely. The coaches will teach your child any required strokes.
What Supplies does my swimmer need?
You swimmer will need a black swimsuit, goggles, a towel, sunscreen and a swim cap. A swim cap will be included with your registration. Additional caps can be purchased in the team store.
Why do I, as a parent, need to volunteer?
The only paid employees in the entire system are the coaches. Everything else is done on a volunteer basis. It takes almost 50 people to run a swim meet, and only two positions take any training. So your help is essential. Sign-up sheets are available for all meets, and parental volunteers are required for your child to be a Shavano Shark.
How do I communicate with the coach and team?
Communication between the coach and the swimmers and their parents is crucial to a fun and successful season. Parents are asked to not contact the coach or be on the pool deck during the meet — this is the swimmer’s time and the coaches need to keep their eyes on your children.
You can reach out on SportsYou to the coach directly or our team swim parent. Please see the homepage to register for SportsYou!
Also, e-mails will be sent out regularly.
Many questions can be answered by checking this website (such as announcements, schedules, rules and maps).
Feel free to call, or e-mail the team parent Emily Fowler
